Charming Apartment with Stunning Views Across from Swarthmore College
Live in the heart of Swarthmore just steps from campus and the town's vibrant shops and restaurants. Enjoy beautiful views of Swarthmore College and walkable access to the best of "The Ville," as locals affectionately call it.
This unbeatable location places you just a short stroll from Hobbs Coffee, Occasionally Yours, Village Vine, Vicky's Cafe, and the Swarthmore Co-op grocery market. Also nearby: scenic parks, wooded trails, the Swarthmore public library, and local playgrounds.
Commuters will appreciate the easy walking access to the SEPTA R3 train line with service to Center City Philadelphia, UPenn, and Drexel. Convenient to I-95, Route 476 (Blue Route), and just a 15-minute drive to Philadelphia International Airport.
Located in a top-rated public school district
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Utilities: Tenant pays electric and gas; water is covered by the owner.
Terms: Last month's rent due at signing. No smoking. Pets considered on a case-by-case basis.
Pricing reflects a minimum 1-year lease.
LEASE TERMS:
1 or 2-year lease. Tenant pays electric, and gas. Zillow application and credit check required for consideration.
Renter is responsible for gas and electric. One year lease required.
Apartment for rent
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$1,200/mo
Fees may apply
17 S Chester Rd, APT 200B, Swarthmore, PA 19081
1beds
800sqft
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Apartment
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Cats, small dogs OK
Wall unit
Shared laundry
Off street parking
Forced air
What's special
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Wall Unit
Appliances
- Laundry: Shared
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 800 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Electricity not included in rent, Gas not included in rent, Heating system: Forced Air
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Swarthmore
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/3/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,200+4.3%$2/sqft |
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| 7/10/2025 | Listing removed | $1,150$1/sqft |
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| 5/23/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,150$1/sqft |
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| 4/24/2025 | Listing removed | $1,150$1/sqft |
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| 4/9/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,150+4.5%$1/sqft |
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| 5/19/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/17/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,100$1/sqft |
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Neighborhood: 19081
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Swarthmore-Rutledge SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Strath Haven Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 9/10Strath Haven High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi







